Poll: Poll: Have you ever shot a gun? (Also note which country you live in)

[therandombear]

Yes I have shot with a gun, but I didn't choose any of the options, since it was either owning one or used in combat that was affirmative. Used rifle on shooting range and in contest, and used a revolver at shooting range, though that is some years ago.

Live in Norway btw.

 

[EightGaugeHippo]

I posted yes: parents. but thats not true, its accualy my uncle's rifle (dont know the exact model but it was military rather than hunting). He lives in the countryside so he has to "deal with" vermin. I helped him one day, it was very exiting. I had a few practice shots on some balloons he set up on the hills. then I got to shoot something. This was a while ago I cant rememeber which pest I shot (I think it was a fox?) but I was proud.

EDIT: oh I live in UK BTW

 

[Frankster]

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Just to add my 2 cents: yup, less guns for the population means a rise in knife crime ( and in uk its rather hard for criminals to get guns, not to mention it would be a STUPID thing to do, it would guarantee the police would focus all their efforts on you because you would be the most dangerous gang/person around) but it's still preferable to making guns freely available.

If everyone was allowed to carry a gun, I'd feel the need to arm myself since I'd litterally be outgunned by possibly every stranger I meet and more or less at the mercy of any idiot/drunk person/ crazy peeps that decides to use their gun on me.

I don't fear knives as much. I've been attacked by knives twice (london isnt what it used to be), but succesfully defended myself both times (though not without scratches). At least with knives I can kinda defend myself unarmed, or run away. I can't do either of those if the other guy has a gun.

I'm honestly terrified of ever visiting the USA simply because of the gun mentality :S

 

[Double A]

I've shot an M1 Grande, a .30-06, a Beretta, and several others on multiple occasions. Always wore proper eye and ear protection. The M1 Grande is my favorite, not bad recoil and easy to aim with.

Yeah Europe, you heard right, we Americans don't all run around everywhere with the safety off.

i think you mean m1 garand and 30-06 is a round not a gun. easy mistake for the name

Yeah, forgot the extra a. Also, my dad calls it the "30 alt 6" so that's what I wrote.

 

[Aurora219]

I've never fired anything stronger than a paintball gun. But I'd like to try my hand at rifles, at range.

I don't want to hit anything living though.

 

[jpoon]

I love my .40 Taurus, I shoot that sucker as often as I can (at targets, no living targets at this point). It's good stuff know and it's a fucking blast to do! I'd rather know how to use it in the right situation than to be a total moron when it comes to being in a live-fire situation.

I live in the US by the way and no I'm not some crazed "redneck" just because I own a gun and know well how to use it.

I don't think that's the objection people tend to have, it's not that have a gun makes you a 'crazed redneck', it's more that fact that being a crazed redneck isn't a hindrance to actually acquiring a gun.

So long as they're using it for home protection then I have no problem with any sane person owning a weapon.

When was the last time you met a completely sane person?

So you're suggesting that no one is sane enough to own a gun?

 

[Comma-Kazie]

I have in fact, though sadly I don't get much chance to take my shotgun out to the range anymore . . .

 

[The Mick]

Yeah a pistol and a shotgun at some point.

 

[Cryogaijin]

Rifle marksmanship is quite fun. One nice thing about simple range marksmanship is that you can get a relatively inexpensive .22 and pay 2c a round. If you are like me, and paper is your natural enemy, this is a good investment.

 

[Arcticflame]

You are missing, yes I have shot a gun, not often though, and no I don't own a gun, nor do any of my friends or family.

I'm Australian.

 

[Starke]

I've fired rentals on a range, but I don't own one.

(USA)

 

[rampantcreature]

I live in NYC. But when I was 14, I took a conservationist weekend course (basically hunting certification and safety for kids), and got to shoot lots of guns. My father also has a small gun collection.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

I'm a Texan and have shot several guns. My favorites are my dad's .22 semi automatic (can't remember the brand Marlin 60SS) and my 20 gauge Ithaca featherweight. Especially the Ithaca, I'm better with shotguns than with rifles.

 

[Naheal]

Yes, though I'm in the US. It's not that big a deal here.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

I used to love archery, and bow season for whitetails is a perfect time of year to be out in the woods, but unfortunately some injuries have left me unable to use a bow properly, so I gave my Mathews to my brother. I kept my longbow, just for sentimental purposes, it hangs in my living room.

Sarge, I got a question for you: when do you think is a good age for a kid to start learning how to fire a real bow and arrow?

You see, my cousin is on some "outdoors man" kick and he wants to get his ten year old son involved. I have my reservations and I have gotten multiple opinions on it. I was wondering what your advice would be.

There really is no "right age" when it comes to weapons. A bow is a bit harder to get into trouble with than a gun, but the same rule should be used with it. Is he responsible enough to use one without hurting himself or others? It's all when you feel that they are aware enough not to point it at other people out of fun or spite. I didn't learn how to use any weapon when I first moved to the country because I was an angry little shit and might hurt someone with a weapon. After a couple of years and some calming down, I learned how to fire a .22 rifle.

If you (or his parents) thinks he's responsible enough for it, they should send him out. Otherwise, no.

 

[Wildrow12]

I used to love archery, and bow season for whitetails is a perfect time of year to be out in the woods, but unfortunately some injuries have left me unable to use a bow properly, so I gave my Mathews to my brother. I kept my longbow, just for sentimental purposes, it hangs in my living room.

Sarge, I got a question for you: when do you think is a good age for a kid to start learning how to fire a real bow and arrow?

You see, my cousin is on some "outdoors man" kick and he wants to get his ten year old son involved. I have my reservations and I have gotten multiple opinions on it. I was wondering what your advice would be.

There really is no "right age" when it comes to weapons. A bow is a bit harder to get into trouble with than a gun, but the same rule should be used with it. Is he responsible enough to use one without hurting himself or others? It's all when you feel that they are aware enough not to point it at other people out of fun or spite. I didn't learn how to use any weapon when I first moved to the country because I was an angry little shit and might hurt someone with a weapon. After a couple of years and some calming down, I learned how to fire a .22 rifle.

If you (or his parents) thinks he's responsible enough for it, they should send him out. Otherwise, no.

You make an excellent point. Fortunately, the little guy is really polite and friendly, so to the best of my knowledge he isn't malicious. But you are right, and his father should keep an eye on his temperament.

 

[Tazz Azreal]

lets see i got a .22 cal riffle, 3 .308 hunting riffles, a bird shotgun, a 12 guage shotgun, and a spent tank shell (its either a tank shell or a shell from one of those badass navel ships)

 

[Borntolose]

I haven't but I live in Israel, so in a few years I'll be in the army and will.